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GAO: Most B-52 upgrade programs over budget or behind schedule

A Government Accountability Office review found 10 of 13 programs meant to keep the B-52 flying into the 2050s are over budget, behind schedule or underperforming.

Published Aug 8, 2026, 11:55 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A GAO review found 10 of 13 programs intended to sustain the B-52 into the 2050s are over budget, behind schedule or underperforming. The troubled efforts identified in the report include upgrades for new engines and radar.